The Indian Village Historical Collections, Inc. (IVHC) functions as the historical society for Historic Indian Village. Materials are available for viewing and research by appointment. The collections are located at Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church, 2411 Iroquois.
The IVHC was incorporated in 1980 to carry on the historical activities of the HIVA’s preservation and promotion committee. The IVHC is a volunteer, nonprofit, research and educational organization recognized under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Memorabilia pertaining to Historic Indian Village houses or the people who have lived in these homes is continuously being collected and organized.
The IVHC has many resources of interest to residents. There is a file for every street address in the Village. These files contain data such as when and for whom the house was built, the name of the architect, often some biographic information about former residents, as well as pictures of the home.
The Historical Collections’ materials may not be removed from the premises. However, residents are encouraged to use the combined resources of the Historical Collections by appointment.
The IVHC is the repository for the records of the Historic Indian Village Association dating back to its founding in 1937. Records of the Indian Village Branch of the National Farm and Garden Association, and the Indian Village Men’s Garden Club are also in the archives, as well as booklets and reports from Home and Garden tours.
The IVHC assists in the preparation of both the tour booklet and the walking tour guide for the annual Indian Village Home and Garden Tours. IVHC is an ongoing research project requiring many volunteer hours. Any villager interested in doing research on the history of the area is encouraged to talk with one of the board members and to join us as a volunteer at the collection headquarters.
